‘East Clare not getting as much funding for road repairs’
East Clare roads are not receiving as much funding for repairs as in years gone by, local councillors have claimed.
Shannon Airport
BUDGET 2021: Mixed reactions to Shannon Airport funding
Mixed reactions have accompanied the announcement from the Budget 2021 that €5m will be allocated towards Shannon Airport.
Ryanair to close Shannon Airport base for the winter
Shannon Airport’s Ryanair base is to close for the winter along with Cork Airport and Toulouse, the airline has confirmed.
Changes to aviation policy can salvage Shannon Airport – reaction to closure of Ryanair’s winter base
Operations at Shannon Airport can be salvaged by changes to the Government’s testing and aviation policy according to one Clare TD while mixed reactions have ensued following confirmation that Ryanair will close its base at Shannon and Cork Airport for the winter.
Clare tourism strategy ‘more important now than ever’
A ten year Clare tourism strategy has been approved by local elected representatives.
‘A disaster for Shannon’ – Clare councillors speak out against calls to put Airport back under DAA’s control
Strong opposition has been voiced by Clare councillors on the possibility of the DAA getting back involved with Shannon Airport.
‘One of the finest midfielders of his generation’ – Liam Danagher laid to rest
Regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation, former Newmarket-on-Fergus and Clare hurler Liam Danagher has been laid to rest.
Government finally working on bringing COVID-19 testing & screening system to Shannon Airport
A Clare TD Government TD has confirmed that work on bringing a “robust” COVID-19 testing and screening system to Shannon Airport is underway.
Shannon ‘ignored’ in Limerick/Shannon Area transport strategy
Clare councillors have expressed annoyance that the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) is very dominant in favour of its neighbouring county.
Wynne engages with Minister Ryan on Shannon Group review
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan (GP) has confirmed his Department is heading up a review on the operations of Shannon Group and that he believes the body is best placed to continue its operations.
